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A political lobbyist on ‘reprehensible’ tactics in NZ democracy

A political lobbyist on ‘reprehensible’ tactics in NZ democracy

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Toby Manhire speaks to Holly Bennett, founder of government relations agency Awhi, about the reality of lobbying in Aotearoa, and to Spinoff deputy editor Alice Neville about the very best of canned margaritas.

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At Large with Toby Manhire

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Diving into a story of the moment bringing with Spinoff writers, experts and newsmakers, to help make sense of the headline onslaught.

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The influence and ethics of political lobbying is under the
spotlight in the 2026 campaign. What do lobbyists really do, what
rules do they play by, and why has NZ failed time after time to do
anything to tame the sinister stuff? Holly Bennett, founder and
managing director of of Awhi, a kaupapa Māori government relations
and communications firm in Auckland, joins Toby to talk it all
through.Plus, in How Good, Alice Neville on canned margarita, and
why the Mighty Mighty was judged the mightiest of them all.At Large
with Toby Manhire is produced by Te Aihe Butler, Bridget Mills and
The Spinoff. Read more at ⁠thespinoff.co.nz⁠. Learn more about your
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